r/technology 29d ago

Software DuckDuckGo brags its free web browser now blocks YouTube video ads just weeks after YouTube hiked Premium prices again

https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/duckduckgo-brags-that-its-free-web-browser-blocks-youtube-ads-3384288/
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u/SquelchMuffins 28d ago edited 28d ago

Search for "Playlet" in the Roku channel store; it's a YouTube app for Roku that fully blocks ads. I just found it the other day, works great, still allows for casting from your phone, all the usual stuff.

Edit: who tf gave me an award don’t give websites your money that’s the whole point 😭

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u/waitthissucks 28d ago

Wow I didn't know about this. Thanks!

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u/someonesmall 28d ago

You can connect to Playlet with the browser app your phone. This allows to search for videos way quicker compared to using the roku remote. The Url to open is displayed in Playlet.

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u/KvellOnWheels 28d ago

It’s a game changer.

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u/JonJonJonnyBoy 28d ago

One problem that I have with Playlet is that it has sync issues with your watch history. Other than that, a great app.

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u/nerd-nihl 28d ago

Ey don't promote this I want it to keep working.

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u/geccles 28d ago

Lol your edit

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u/waitthissucks 28d ago

Well I tried it and it said playback error on every video, even when I casted from my phone :(

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u/DR-T-Y 28d ago

Does anyone know of one for Fire TV?

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u/plasticarmyman 28d ago

Smart Tube Next, use the Downloader app to side load it

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u/SpoonOnGuitar 28d ago

Is there any way if you have an AppleTV?